At least 25 organizations have pulled their events from President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, but a Christian charity supporting children is going the other way.

Orphan’s Promise, a Virginia-based organization affiliated with the Christian Broadcasting Network, will host its inaugural Dream Gala at the president’s club because “a group of major donors” wanted it, according to a statement provided by spokesman Chris Roslan.

“Orphan’s Promise does not endorse or oppose any political figure or candidate,” the statement says.

Roslan declined to say, citing an organizational policy not to reveal or discuss any donor or donation. The statement also says that the entire gala is underwritten by the donors, meaning all the money raised will go directly to the group’s 250 children’s projects in 60 countries.

One hint about the choice to go into Mar-a-Lago when others are coming out could come from Christian Broadcasting Network Chairman Pat Robertson.

Also the host of the 700 Club, Robertson has been a staunch Trump supporter since the Republican primaries, endorsing him and having him as a guest on the show.

Some local organizations that have moved events include the Palm Beach Zoo, Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Kravis Center. There also are national groups such as the Red Cross, the Cleveland Clinic and the American Cancer Society.

“The Truth About Israel,” also announced that it would hold its event at Trump’s club. The pro-Israeli event that is scheduled for Feb. 25 was initially booked for the Boca Raton Resort & Club, but organizers changed to Mar-a-Lago when a spot opened up.

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